However, the source has suggested Coutinho’s basically told Liverpool ‘thanks, but no thanks,’ reiterating his desire to leave.

Mundo Deportivo are a very unreliable outlet so we’re skeptical over whether they’re making this up, but it would make complete sense for Liverpool to do everything they can to keep the no.10 at the club.

He should be offered a new deal and the permanent captaincy, in all honesty – he’s one of the best players in the world right now and losing him is going to be devastating.

But despite the constant speculation, we just can’t see Liverpool selling him this January.

Perhaps we’re being naive, but why would the club stubbornly refuse to even enter negotiations in the summer to just relent in the winter?